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Why the 49ers’ Super Bowl window isn’t closing anytime soon

Eric Williams NFC West Writer The San Francisco 49ers are understandably frustrated after failing to bring home a Super Bowl victory for the second time in four seasons.  No other NFL franchise has reached the NFC Championship Game four times in the past five years, and yet a sixth Lombardi trophy continues to elude the 49ers. “The only way to …

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Lions reportedly match 49ers’ offer for restricted free agent TE Brock Wright

The Detroit Lions reportedly retained tight end Brock Wright, preventing the San Francisco 49ers from signing the restricted free agent. Detroit decided to match the 49ers’ $12 million, three-year offer to Wright, per multiple reports. ESPN first reported the Lions’ move. Wright, 25, has 43 career catches for 424 yards and seven touchdowns in three seasons with the Lions. He …

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Fantasy hockey preview: Adds, drops for championship round

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyApr 3, 2024, 02:40 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Whether you’re battling through your penultimate playoff round, or already sit entrenched in the early stages of ESPN.com’s championship matchup, there’s no more appropriate time to take the most callous approach to your fantasy roster. If that means dropping an unproductive/now-ill Tyler Toffoli …

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Why the Stefon Diggs trade set the Bills further behind the AFC’s elite

Colin Cowherd isn’t sure where the Buffalo Bills will turn after reportedly trading star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans on Wednesday. But he is sure of one thing — Bills quarterback Josh Allen signed off on the deal. “I was told a year ago that privately Josh Allen was getting frustrated with some of the drama [around …

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Drake Maye could be among best QB prospects ‘ever’ in one key area

Drake Maye could be among best QB prospects ‘ever’ in one key area originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What are Drake Maye’s strengths and weaknesses, and how will his game translate to the NFL level? That question requires a detailed answer — especially for the New England Patriots, who may have the opportunity to select Maye with the No. …

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Wife of Blue Jackets’ Boone Jenner gives birth to stillborn baby

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner’s wife, Maggie, delivered a stillborn baby on Sunday, the couple said in a statement released by the club. The Jenners said Wednesday they are at a loss for words over the pain that’s nothing like they’ve experienced before after the death of their son, Dawson. “As heartbroken as we are, we …

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Lions match 49ers offer sheet to Brock Wright

The Lions had until Wednesday to match the restricted free agent offer sheet that tight end Brock Wright signed with the 49ers and they have made their decision. The Lions announced that they have opted to match the offer rather than allowing Wright to leave for their NFC Championship Game opponents. It is reportedly a three-year deal for Wright worth …

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